| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $241.61 | 6.363% | $256.9836 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 7.565% | $129.5083 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.95 | 6.550% | $185.3437 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.40 | 4.684% | $23.4492 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.98 | 3.797% | $146.333 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.40 | 3.527% | $185.7274 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.38 | 12.595% | $203.0989 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.12 | $1,130.4441 | $1,130.44 | $1,130.50 | $1,130.30 | |